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indignant

/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
in · dig · nant
Adverb:indignantly
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1

Feeling or showing anger, annoyance, or displeasure at what is perceived as unfair, unjust, or insulting treatment.

Example

"She wrote an indignant letter to the editor after the newspaper published an inaccurate report about her research."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike general anger, 'indignant' specifically denotes righteous displeasure provoked by something perceived as unjust, insulting, or unworthy.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin 'indignantem' (present participle of 'indignari', meaning to regard as unworthy), formed from 'in-' (not) and 'dignus' (worthy).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indignant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indignant
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